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Parliamentary Procedure. Equine Science 1. Reasons for Using Parliamentary Procedure…. Focus on one thing at a time. Extend courtesy to everyone. Observe the rule of the majority. Ensure the rights of the minority. What is a Quorum?.
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Parliamentary Procedure Equine Science 1
Reasons for Using Parliamentary Procedure… • Focus on one thing at a time. • Extend courtesy to everyone. • Observe the rule of the majority. • Ensure the rights of the minority.
What is a Quorum? • A Quorum is when half or more of active membership is present and the organization can conduct business.
What is a Majority? • Simple Majority- • 1/2 of the voters present, plus one voter • (A little more than 50% of the voters) • Two-Thirds Vote- • Two-thirds of the voters present • (A little more than 66% of voters) What is a Minority? • A minority is the remaining group of voters present.
The Five Methods of Voting… • Voice Vote • Yes votes say “Aye”… No votes say “No” • Show of Hands • Each member will raise their hand for either a yes vote or a no vote when the chair calls for it. • Rising Vote • Stand Up for your vote- Yes or No • Used in taking a 2/3 vote and when retaking a voice vote when someone has called Division of the House.
Voting Methods Continued… • Secret Ballot • In taking a vote by ballot, everyone gets to vote, including the presiding officer (unless the organization has a rule that states differently). Each vote is recorded on a piece of paper and placed inside of a ballot box. • Roll Call • Each member is called upon individually and their vote taken and recorded.
The Unspoken Language ofThe Gavel… • One Tap- • Follows completion of an item or business or announcement of adjournment • Signals members to be seated
The Unspoken Language ofThe Gavel… • Two Taps- • Calls a meeting to order!
The Unspoken Language ofThe Gavel… • Three Taps- • Signals members to stand. • Series of Taps- • Restores Order
Steps in Making a Motion • Raise your hand and patiently wait to be called on by the chair. • Chair recognizes you and says you can speak stand up and say: • Madam (or Mr.) President, I move to… or I move that… • Sit down after you make the motion • The motion will need a second (another member of the organization who agrees with the motion that was made.)
Making a Motion Continued… • The President will repeat the motion and place it before the assembly by stating: • It is moved and seconded that…. Is there any discussion? • Members discuss the motion by raising your hand, being recognized by the chair and given the floor. • The presiding officer takes a vote by stating: • All those in favor say “Aye”. Those opposed say “no” • And then….
Final How-To Slide… The President will announce the vote and whether the motion is adopted or defeated. • If the motion is approved they will say… • The ayes have it, and the motion is carried. We will … (President will usually assign the task to a committee at this time. • If the motion fails they will say… • The noes have it, and the motion is lost.
Commonly Used Motions • Main Motions- • Amendments- • By Addition, Substitution or Striking Out • Postpone indefinitely- • Lay on the table/ Take from the table- • Refer to committee- • Point of order- • Adjourn-
The End… Lets work together to Fill in our Table of Motions Worksheet! (We will go through each answer as a class)